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Pelc Family History

Pelc Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Croatian, and Jewish (Ashkenazic) are metonymic occupational names for a furrier.

These names are derived from a Slavicized word of German origin.

For more context, see Pelz which means ‘fur’.

Similar names can be found in Peltz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pelc family from?

You can see how Pelc families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelc family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Pelc families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Pelc's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pelc families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelc surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pelc ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelc. 56% of Pelc men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Pelc women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelc were Mechanic and Press Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Press Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelc. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelc census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 882 immigration records available for the last name Pelc. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 636 military records available for the last name Pelc. For the veterans among your Pelc ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelc lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Pelc life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Pelc in 1945 was 37, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelc ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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